Meet The Team

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

• Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
• Diploma of Faculty of Family Planning and reproductive health care (DFFP)
• Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG)
• Diploma in ENT (GPwsi)

Professional Profile

Following his first degree in Genetics and Microbiology at Queen Marys College London, Dr Ohiwerei went on to study medicine at Southampton Medical School. On completing his medical degree and prior to starting his training as a GP, Dr Ohiwerei worked for several years at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. It was during this period, while working in the ENT Department, he developed his interest in ENT & skills in microsuction.

Over the past few years, he has worked with the FACE Primary care group in Fareham providing dedicated microsuction clinics. During this time he has worked closely with members of Southern ENT.

Dr Ohiwerei completed his CCT in Wessex and currently works as GP in Fareham.

Current NHS Post

General Practitioner Fareham, Hampshire

Year of First Medical Qualification

2004

Alex has a strong background in marketing within the healthcare sector and has worked with Just Ears Clinic since 2017 and moved in house in 2022.

With a great passion for organisation and patient satisfaction, Alex makes sure all our clinics run smoothly and all the team are looked after.

Alison has come to Just Ears Clinic with 21 years experience within the NHS. Her calm and efficient nature means she can help patients, either in clinic or over the phone, to ensure they have everything they need.

Amy currently works at Surrey and Sussex health care as a outpatient nursing assistant. Amy completed her Microsuction training in September 2018 at UCL Ears Nose and throat institution. Amy gained her experience in microsuction while assisting and observing in ENT clinics.

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

• Council member of ENT UK Head and Neck Group
• Member of ENT UK
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Member of the British Rhinological Society

Professional Profile

Mr Repanos trained in North-West England and South-West England as well Perth and Brisbane Australia, prior to being appointed as a Consultant ENT Surgeon in Portsmouth. He has a special interest in Head and Neck Surgery.

Current NHS Post

Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Hampshire.

Year of First Medical Qualification

1999​

Donna qualified as a Nurse in 1988 and later studied to become a Social Worker, working in the fields of Health and Disability and Child Protection.  Her interest in ENT came about following her own experiences of the speciality and inspired her to train as a Microsuction Practitioner.  She enjoys seeing people benefit hugely from having the procedure.

Dr Dylan Phillips qualified in medicine from Imperial College London and spent several years training in ENT and Accident and Emergency at London teaching hospitals. He subsequently joined a general practice in Hertfordshire, at the same time becoming a Hospital practitioner (and later, an associate specialist with a special interest in ENT). He Lead and played a key role in setting up a community ENT service in Hertfordshire before retiring to Poole in Dorset a few years ago.

Dr Dylan Phillips came out of retirement to help deliver the Covid vaccination programme, and to our delight and privilege to join our team at Just Ears.

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

• Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine
• Diploma of Faculty of Family Planning and reproductive health care (DFFP)
• Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG)
• Diploma in ENT  Dip.MSc (ENT)

Year of First Medical Qualification

1981

Ellie has come from an NHS background, and has a passion for ensuring patients feel welcomed when visiting for their treatment, whilst ensuring that they are receiving the utmost highest level of customer service via all means of contact to Just Ears.​

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

• Member of the British & European Rhinological Societies
• Member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
• Member of ENT UK
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh

Professional Profile

Mr Nilssen completed his undergraduate training at the University of Cape Town in 1987. He has completed ENT training programmes both in South Africa in 1997 and the UK in 2000 with a special interest in Rhinology. He was appointed as a Consultant ENT Surgeon in Portsmouth in September 2000.

Current NHS Post

Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Hampshire.

Year of First Medical Qualification

1987​

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

NMC

Professional Profile

James qualified as a nurse in 2002, graduating from Canterbury Christ Church.

He worked on acute paediatric wards until 2011 when he then switched to ENT (adults and children) and still works in the acute setting for an NHS Trust.

He has a specialist interest in paediatric ENT.

James works in both the Maidstone and Guildford clinics, which he thoroughly enjoys. He takes pride in the service that is offered and would certainly recommend the company to both patients and also as an employer.

Outside Interests

James is a keen supporter of Gillingham Football Club and follows them both home and away.  He spends a lot of time keeping fit and sports.  Like most people, enjoys socialising with friends and family.

Current NHS Post

ENT Sister

Year of First Medical Qualification

2002

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

• Nursing and Midwifery Council

• Royal College of Nursing

Professional Profile

Julia trained as a nurse at the Royal Masonic Hospital, Hammersmith and Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton On qualifying, she spent a year working on the ENT ward before moving to Portsmouth. Julia joined Queen Alexandra Hospital staff in 1987, working on the ENT ward for 18 years before gaining her current role as an ENT Nurse Specialist, 2004.

Current NHS Post

Nurse specialist in ENT

Year of First Medical Qualification

State Enrolled Nurse 1982
Registered General Nurse 1992
Diploma Otolaryngology 1994

Karen qualified as a nurse in 1984 at Southampton General Hospital.  She has worked in Surgical, Medicine, Midwifery and Community Nursing.

Karen has been a practice nurse at Woolston Lodge Surgery in Southampton since 2017 specialising in respiratory conditions.  Karen has 7 years experience in ear wax removal, training with Just Ears in microsuction when ear irrigation was discontinued.

Karen is very please to be a member of the Just Ears team helping people maintain healthy hearing.

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

• Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Royal College Nursing

Professional Profile

Marie is qualified as an SEN in 1983 whilst serving in the Armed Forces. Marie joined the NHS in 1993 working in the ENT Department after further training as RGN.  Marie ran the ENT outpatients Department from 2000 to 2017 when retiring from the NHS.

Current NHS Post

Marie currently maintains a contract with the NHS on a part-time basis whilst also working part-time with Just Ears where she is leading nurse at the Gosport Clinic.

Year of First Medical Qualification

State Enrolled Nurse 1983
Registered General Nurse 1997
Diploma in Otolaryngology 1994

Michael East is a Clinical Scientist and Audiologist specialising in balance assessment and rehabilitation. He has extensive experience supporting both adults and children with dizziness, vertigo, hearing difficulties and complex balance disorders. Michael’s approach is thorough, evidence-based and compassionate, focusing on clear explanations, accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment plans.

He previously led the vestibular assessment and rehabilitation service for a major NHS trust in the South of England, where he developed specialist pathways for complex cases. Today, Michael continues to combine hands-on clinical work with teaching and mentoring other clinicians across the world. He is regularly invited to present at national and international conferences and contributes to training programmes that help improve patient care globally.

Education
BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) – University of Southampton
MSc Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences) – Aston University
NHS Scientist Training Programme

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

• Member of the British Medical Association
• Member of the European Association of Neuro-Otologists(EAONO)
• Member of ENT UK
• British Cochlear Implant Group
• British Otology Group
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

Professional Profile

Mr Pringle qualified from St Georges Hospital Medical School, the University of London in 1983. He gained the Fellowship in General Surgery before proceeding to achieve the Fellowship in ENT Surgery.

He trained in London and the South West and spent a year in Melbourne Australia and has a specialist interest in Ear Surgery (Otology). He was appointed as a Consultant ENT Surgeon at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth in December 1996; he is also one of the surgeons at the South of England Cochlear Implant Centre based at Southampton University.

Current NHS Post

Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Hampshire. Consultant Otologist, South of England Cochlear Implant Centre, Southampton.

Year of First Medical Qualification

1983

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

Nursing and Midwifery Council
Royal College of Nursing

Professional Profile

Nicci qualified as a nurse in Bath in 1995 and moved to Chichester a few years later to take a surgical job at St Richards Hospital in Chichester.

She then progressed into management in the private sector and has been the Outpatient sister at
both The Nuffield Hospital in Chichester and The Spire Hospital in Portsmouth before making a
a career change in November 2018 to become a practice nurse in Horndean, Hampshire.

Nicci trained as a Microsuction Practitioner through Just Ears Training Academy and
passed both her practical and theoretical qualification in 2018.

Current NHS Post

Practice nurse at GP Surgery.

Year of First Medical Qualification

Registered Nurse and Diploma in General Health Studies 1995
Management and Leadership qualifications 2003-2016
Micro suction Practitioner qualification 2018​

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

• Chair – Henley Alumni Healthcare Special Interest Group
• Consultant Editor – British Journal of Healthcare Management

Professional Profile

After graduating from Durham, Philip joined the NHS as a management trainee. His early career was in hospital management at Guy’s and Whipps Cross, before board level appointments in health authorities and trusts in Hampshire.

After completing his Henley MBA Philip joined Bupa, first managing a number of independent hospitals across the South including Portsmouth, Southampton, Farnham and Reading, before later leading on capital investment and new service development. Since 2005, Philip has built up a successful consultancy practice specialising in commercial support to healthcare businesses and organisations. He has a passion for working with medical professionals to improve services for patients.​

Rory brings over 10 years of specialist audiology expertise to his role as Head of Department for a leading NHS audiology service. He specialises in paediatric audiology, evoked potentials, and vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation and has built a reputation for clinical excellence and leadership.

Beginning his career with a BSc in Audiology at the University of Southampton and completing the prestigious Scientist Training Programme and his MSc in Neurosensory Sciences at Aston University, Rory progressed into clinical leadership positions for both community paediatric audiology in Southampton and vestibular services at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.

He continues to shape the future of the profession by providing expert care to both his NHS and private clients, mentoring BSc and MSc students, and delivering advanced audiology training to medical professionals.

Driven by a commitment to exceptional, patient-centred care, Rory applies the same focus and dedication to his personal life—whether spending time with his wife and two young sons, taking on home renovation projects, or maintaining his discipline through gym training and rowing; pursuits that reflect his energy, discipline, and commitment to personal well-being and reflective of the qualities he brings to his audiology practice.

Current NHS Post:
Head of Audiology in Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Wiltshire.

Year of audiology qualification:
2014

Current Membership(s) of Professional, National and Regional Bodies

Diploma Otorhinolaryngology 1989 RGN 1985   ENB Certificate in Oncology, Teaching and Assessing in Clinical practice

Professional Profile

Sandra qualified in 1985 and worked at Queen Alexandra Hospital on the General Surgery Ward before progressing to the ENT Ward. She worked as a Nurse Practitioner and then later as a Health Care Assistant within a GP surgery performing microsuction and general nursing and health care duties.

Current NHS Post

Sandra has retired from the NHS and works solely for Just Ears as our Lead Nurse in the Emsworth Clinic where she performs Ear Microsuction and makes sure the clinic runs smoothly.

Year of First Medical Qualification

Registered General Nurse 1985

Diploma Otolaryngology 1989

ENB Certificate in Oncology, Teaching and Assessing in Clinical practice

Current Memberships of Professional, National and Regional Bodies:

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons England – MRCS ENT

Member of ENT UK

Member of the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training

Professional Profile:

Sanjana studied medicine at Imperial College London, whilst also undertaking a BSc in Healthcare Management. Following this, she trained in London, Wessex and Yorkshire and has completed her core surgical training in ENT and gained her MRCS (ENT). She has a keen interest in global health and teaching and gained a PG certificate from Warwick in medical education. She is currently working on her diploma and masters in medical education whilst continuing to practice as locum doctor in ENT.

Current NHS Post:

Locum ENT doctor, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Year of First Medical Qualification:

2018​

Tracey, joined the team in November 2023 with a background from Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. She brings extensive experience to our team at Just Ears Clinic. Her adeptness in handling patient queries, booking appointments, and managing administrative tasks showcases her commitment to delivering exceptional care with a compassionate and approachable demeanour.

Vicky joined the team in August 2022 and comes from an administrative background.  She has a kind and friendly telephone manner and she enjoys welcoming patients to their appointments.

Wendy has over 20 years of experience in both private and NHS sectors. She is a dedicated and empathetic professional committed to patient care. As a Senior Health Care Assistant, Wendy specialised in microsuction, minor surgery, and general nursing. Wendy’s extensive background includes managing patient case loads and contributing to surgical care. Wendy takes pride in her high standards, strong communication skills, and ongoing commitment to professional development.​